Layering, or dressing in layers, is something that people have been doing for generations, not only because it is ideal to keep warm, but because it is what gives character, personality and a more complete and finished style to any outfit.
Dressing in layers does not refer to imitating Dr. Strange and putting on a superhero cape (Edna Moda, from The Incredibles, has already talked about the dangers of doing so), but rather putting garment on garment in the same look, as when you Put on a three-piece suit or add extra garments to be more comfortable in the winter. And, believe it or not, it is an art that must be learned to master.
In summer, for example, you can wear a knitted vest over a t-shirt (as Harry Styles does) and in winter you can add a sweater and coat to look sophisticated even when wearing a pair of jeans and tennis shoes, but dressing in layers is It's about the balance, the right textures and colors, if you can't finish with a look that's going to make others think about that episode of Friends, where Joey comes out with all of Chandler's clothes at the same time to annoy him (and he was commanding to make it worse).
As with everything, when it comes to dressing with layers there are some rules that help you look better and more presentable at all times, but the rules are to be broken and what you really should know is that some mistakes will not only ruin your look , but they will make you have a bad time (that you die of cold or heat or that it seems that you went back to that first moment when your mother let you choose your clothes alone).
What not to do when dressing in layers:
1.The wrong materials
The idea of adding layers is that you manage to create a look that does not look flat or impossible to understand. Materials are important for two reasons, firstly they are going to help you keep your temperature at an ideal point and, secondly, they help grab enough texture and depth so that you don't look like one of those retro cartoons that they had no more than one dimension.
In cold weather, the material that is in contact with your body should help create an insulating effect so that you are not shivering all the time.
2.Too many layers (or too few)
This depends on the temperature, having too few layers not only makes you look incomplete, it can make you cold, but adding too many can add volume to your body (and not muscle) and make you want to remove everything because you can not stand the heat. .
In addition, it is important that you take into account that, if you enter a place and you are going to remove the top layer (such as a jacket or a coat), everything that you wear underneath should continue to look good and not incomplete.
3.Not taking care of the colors
You can add several colors in a single look, without forgetting that there are some that work better when you wear them together, and that there is a limit that, if you cross, they will turn you into a human rainbow.
Colors shouldn't collide or fight for attention, and they shouldn't go to the point of damaging other people's eyes, so if you want to play it safe, stick with neutrals and add just a few more eye-catching little touches. with accessories, a tshirt or a patterned sweater.
4.Ignore the fit and length of the garments
Preferably the layers should be visible, unless it is an undershirt or something similar. The most important thing is that your outfit does not look bulky or messy, so you must choose clothes that fit well under the ones you are going to wear, in addition to that the collars and sleeves must be visible enough so that it is noticeable that you chose each garment for a reason and that you thought a bit about your look.
An overly baggy base garment can make it difficult to put something on top, make your arms look bulky, or make the jacket feel too tight and uncomfortable. You should not only think about looking good, but about being able to move freely.
5.Not having coherence
Let's go back to Joey's case in Friends. You should not wear all the clothes you have just because you can, you have to be sure that everything you are wearing is there for a reason and that it complements the rest. Take care of the elegance, style and look of each piece that you are going to add and make sure that everything you wear is appropriate for the occasion, situation and the temperature of the day.
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